Development Associate

Careers In Nonprofits • Los Angeles, CA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Development Associate is a temporary, approximately seven-month, full-time opportunity with a mission-driven nonprofit organization. The role provides administrative support to the West Coast Director of Development and other California-based fundraisers, helping keep donor communications, records, and fundraising activities organized while supporting events and general team needs. The position is hybrid, with two to three days per week in the office in Los Angeles/West Hollywood, California. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM, and Friday, 9:00 AM–1:00 PM. The pay rate is $23–$26 per hour.

This role offers hands-on experience in nonprofit development and fundraising operations, including donor stewardship, donor communications, fundraising activities, and event support. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, adaptable, collaborative, and comfortable in a fast-paced setting where priorities may change.

Requirements

• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Excel.
• Ability to enter, organize, sort, and retrieve information in Excel and run reports.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and shifting priorities.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment where plans and projects may change quickly.
• Collaborative approach and willingness to support a team with a variety of administrative needs.
• Organized, adaptable, proactive, and communicative, with strong follow-through and willingness to take initiative.

Nice To Haves

• Approximately 1–2 years of development administration or relevant administrative support experience.
• Salesforce experience; candidates without it should have strong Excel skills and be comfortable learning new systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist the West Coast Director of Development and California-based fundraising team with day-to-day administrative tasks and projects.
• Prepare donor correspondence, including letters and acknowledgment letters, and help ensure communications are accurate and sent on time.
• Enter, organize, update, and retrieve donor information using Salesforce or Excel, and prepare reports as needed.
• Answer donor calls, respond to requests, and help ensure donors receive professional and courteous service.
• Prepare and send donor packages and coordinate related materials.
• Assist with galas and other fundraising events, including picking up collateral materials and helping with event preparations.
• Communicate with Development Associates across the country to stay aligned on processes, projects, and fundraising activities.
• Take on additional administrative tasks as needed to help the Development team operate smoothly.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed